178 Lafayette Street
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00473-0044Map
Owner of record: 178 Lafayette Street LLC
178 Lafayette Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 178 Lafayette Street LLC. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 19 of the 41 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 36
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 41
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at south yard
Jul 18, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 18, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & west wall in the kitchen located at apt 78, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 78
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint private hall east walls 6 sty west apt 20 huang 219 8487 er1.. , section '' ''
Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 6 sty west apt 20 huang. , section '' ''
Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling kitchen 6 sty west apt 20 kitchen. , section '' ''
Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 6 sty west apt 20. , section '' ''
Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating ceiling 1 room from kitchen 6 sty west apt 20. , section '' ''
Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 room from kitchen 6 sty west apt 20. , section '' ''
Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring ceiling 2 room from kitchen 6 sty west apt 20. , section '' ''
Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 1 room from kitchen 6 sty west apt 20. , section '' ''
Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling kitchen 3 sty southeast apt 10. , section '' ''
Jun 20, 1989 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash intermediate landing 5 to 6 sty public hall window er1.
Jan 25, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Mar 28, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenance note at expo.#1 front facade at roof level spalling & missing stucco.sidewalk shed installedsidewalk shed permit #m00458568 expires 10/15/2021 remedy:maintain bld
Mar 12, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39031365h issued on 10/30/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.
Dec 21, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) appurtenances.noted:stucco is missing&spalling@roof level to front view of bldg.maintain exterior walls.
Dec 9, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. noted: multiple flower pots partially obstructing building front fire escape at various elevation., repair and/replace
Oct 30, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit.basement secure panel:200 amp sub panel,branch circuits wiring,feeder;"not on file""please note"this is nota final inspection.rem:obtain permit.
Dec 18, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.the entire building hallways,basement:defective wiring one in use,defective lighting fixtures one in use
Dec 18, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to ground electrical systems.basement service ground conductorno water main ground conductor provided.rem:provide grounding.
Dec 18, 2017 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 3, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 3, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 3, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 3, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 10
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2017 · Apt 10
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 25, 2017 · Apt 21
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 10
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 10
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 10
Close - General
Janitor/super
Aug 31, 2014 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 10, 2013 · Apt 1718
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2009 · Apt 78
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 28, 2009 · Apt 78
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 28, 2009 · Apt 78
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 24, 2008 · Apt 1718
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 78
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 78
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 78
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 78
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 78
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 78
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 1718
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 10,584 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,525 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-5/R7X
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 473 / 44
- Assessed value
- $540,000
- Landmark / historic district
- SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District Extension
HPD registration #125741, last renewed Nov 12, 2025.
Questions about 178 Lafayette Street
Who owns 178 Lafayette Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 178 Lafayette Street LLC.
Does 178 Lafayette Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 178 Lafayette Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 178 Lafayette Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 178 Lafayette Street?
It has 20 residential units and 21 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.